The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains WOODHAVEN 256-635-6438. 390 Lowry Rd., Valley Head. 5 units. $90–$100. FB, PB, TV, AC. PC, TC. Beautiful turn-ofcentury home/farm at foot of Lookout Mountain just off I-59 near Fort Payne and Mentone. ACCOMMODATIONS DAYS INN http://www.daysinn. com. 256-974-1214. 12701 Hwy. 157. 25 units. $47–$79. CB, MF, SP SJ, HI, SCD, , GD, AAA. TC, CC. ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN 800-528-1234, 256-381-0236. 2807 Woodward Ave. 52 units. $59–$150. CB, SP SJ, HI, SCD, GD, , AAA. TC, CC. D-1(j, k, m, n, p), D-3(d, f, h). MOORESVILLE ATTRACTIONS TOWN OF MOORESVILLE map C-10 DAYS INN www.daysinn.com. 800-DAYS-INN, 256-383-3000. 2701 Woodward Ave. 77 units. $45–$85. CB, SP , HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, g, h, j, k, p). www.alabamamountainlakes.org. 800-648-5381, 256-350-3500. Mooresville exit 2 off I-565 (between Decatur and Huntsville), Madison. Group tours by appt. Admission charged. PC. 1818 village. Oldest incorporated Alabama town. Post ofﬁce: original call boxes built prior to Civil War. Community brick church (c. 1838), stagecoach inn (c. 1820). RELAX INN NRHS 256-974-4415. 12380 AL Hwy. 157. 22 units. $32$40.SCD, AAA. CC. WATERSIDE MUSCLE SHOALS ATTRACTIONS FAME RECORDING STUDIO map B-6 NRHP NRHS web.mac.com/r.rice . 256-764-9215. 150 Little Woods Rd, Muscle Shoals . 3-bedroom home. $700 weekly K, PA. PC. D-1(a, g, m, n, p), D-3(c, f). BED & BREAKFASTS COTTAGE HOUSE www.cottage-house.com. 256-446-8911. 1505 Spout Springs Rd. 1 unit. $120–$160. CB, K, PB, TV, AC, LF. PC, TC. Get a good night’s sleep and enjoy the same comfortable feel of being at home 3 bedroom, 2 baths, TV Satellite, full kitchen, linens, washer-dryer. D-1(b). MOULTON map D-8 ATTRACTIONS THE ALEXANDER BUILDING 800-344-8266, 256-974-7654. 14335 Court St. Open M–Sat. 10–6; Sun. 10–3. 1948 building constructed by Moulton mayor. Previously hardware store, book depository, Masonic Lodge, Selective Service, mayor’s ofﬁce. Currently recording studio, concert arena, sporting goods. www.fame2.com. 256-381-0801. 603 E. Avalon Ave. Established in 1959. World-famous for creating the “Muscle Shoals Sound” and production of records that have sold over 300 million copies. PATHWAYS: WALK THROUGH THE HISTORY OF MUSCLE SHOALS colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256383-0783. 2010 E. Avalon Ave. Open M-F 7:454:30. Free. Early history of Muscle Shoals, Wilson Lock and Dam (including Henry Ford land sale), Muscle Shoals Music (FAME). D-1(b, e, g–i), D2(a). NATURAL BRIDGE map G-6 ATTRACTIONS NATURAL BRIDGE OF ALABAMA 205-486-5330. Hwy. 278 W. Open 8 am–sunset. Admission charged. group rates. PC, TC. 60’ x 148’ sandstone rock bridge is longest natural bridge east of Rockies. Spans scenic natural areas, forests, wilderness. Nature paths, picnic areas, gift shop. BLACK WARRIORS’ PATH/ MITCHELL TRACE 256-905-2494, 256-905-2499. 1219 Co. Rd. 187, Danville. Open M–F 8–4:30, Sat. & Sun. 1–4:30. Free. Was removal route for 2500 Creek Indians. Traveled by Davy Crockett during Creek Indian War. Ran from Ft. Mitchell to Ft. Hampton. THE PILLOW FACTORY www.pillowmakers.com. 256-383-8507. 298 River Rd. M-F 10-5. PC, TC, CC. Goose down pillows, comforters, feather beds, and other bedding products sold locally at discount prices. JESSE OWENS MUSEUM PARK www.jesseowensmuseum.org. 256-974-3636. 7010 Rd. 203. Open Tu-Sat 10:30-4; by appt. Sun.-M and holidays. Free. Fee for groups. rates. Olympic great Owens’ birthplace. Museum; video interactives, resource center, gift shop. Park has bronze sculpture of Owens, picnic pavillions, replica of Owens’ home, ball ﬁelds. ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT THE SHOALS-THE SCHOOLMASTER www.rtjgolf.com. 256-446-5111. 990 Sunbelt Pkwy. Open 7 days, dawn-dusk. . PC, TC, CC. The Schoolmaster, named for President Woodrow Wilson, takes advantage of northern Alabama’s abundant trees as it plays along the Tennessee River. D-1(b, c, p). ONEONTA map H-13 ATTRACTIONS BLOUNT COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM 205-625-6905. 204 2nd St. N. Open Tu–F 9–3. Free. Dedicated to memory of Blount Countians who served in wars. Artifacts relating to local history. Blount Co. genealogical research material including family ﬁles available. D-1(a, b, f–i, m, n, p). LAWRENCE COUNTY ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL BUILDING 256-974-1757. 698 Main St. Open M–F 9–4. Free. Located in Historic Bank of Moulton building. Houses original and microﬁlmed historical and genealogical records. D-1(a). WILSON LAKE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. 719 Hwy. 72 W, Tuscumbia. Free. From Muscle Shoals to Rogersville. Small- and largemouth bass, crappie, spotted bass, striped bass, hybrids, sauger, bluegill, freshwater drum, channel catﬁsh. HORTON MILL BRIDGE OAKVILLE INDIAN MOUNDS EDUCATION CENTER 256-905-2494, 256-905-2499. 1219 Co. Rd. 187, Danville. Open M–F 8–4. Call ahead. Free. Cherokee Council house museum, portion of Black Warriors’ Path, state’s largest Woodland ceremonial Indian mound, Copena Indian burial mound. Park, lake, ﬁshing pier. D-1(g, h, l). GOLF CYPRESS LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB www.cypresslakescountryclub.com. 256-381-1232, 256-386-7783. 1311 E. 6th St. Open Tu–Sun. 7:30–6 (summer hrs). Senior & Lung card rates. PC, TC, CC. Beautiful championship course, 6 hydroclay tennis courts, practice facilities, teaching professionals, swimming, exercise facility, restaurant. Luxurious clubhouse and banquet facilities. 18 holes, par 71, 6605 yds. D1(b, e, f, h, i, l–n, p). NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-2742153. Located just off AL Hwy. 75, 5 mi. north of Oneonta. Open 24 hours. Free. Built 1935. One of highest covered bridges in U.S., standing 70 ft. above water. NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-274-2153. Located 1.5 mi. from U.S. 231, 3 mi. NW of Oneonta. Open 24 hrs. Free. Built 1927. One-span town bridge. OLD EASLEY COVERED BRIDGE SIPSEY WILDERNESS AREA www.lawrencealabama.com. 256-489-5111. Bankhead National Forest, Double Springs. Free. Alabama’s ﬁrst national wilderness area. “The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls” is ideal for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, ﬁshing, swimming, canoeing. PALISADES PARK 205-274-0017. 1225 Palisades Pkwy. Open Jan.–Mar. 9–5, Apr.–Dec. 9–9. Free. 2 pioneer cabins, schoolhouse, nature trails, rock climbing, Quilters’ Cottage, gazebo, pavilions, 3 conference halls. “Meditation Chapel” allows visitors to overlook eastern Blount County. ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT MUSCLE SHOALS www.rtjgolf.com. 800-949-4444, 256-446-5111. 990 Sunbelt Pkwy. . Open summer 7 am-dark, winter 8-5. PC, TC, CC. 2 18-hole championship courses. 18 holes. GOLF DEER RUN GOLF COURSE 256-974-7384. 1175 Co. Rd. 100. Senior & Twilight After 2:30 pm rates. PC, TC, CC. Beautiful Earl Stone-designed course nestled against Bankhead National Forest. Features large, well-manicured bent grass greens. 18 holes, par 72, 6745 yds. SWANN COVERED BRIDGE NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-274-2153. Located 1 mi. west of Cleveland and Alabama Hwy. 79., Locust Fork. Open 24 hours. Free. Longest covered bridge in state (324’). 50 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.daysinn.com http://www.daysinn.com http://www.daysinn.com http://www.alabamamountainlakes.org http://web.mac.com/r.rice http://www.cottage-house.com http://www.fame2.com http://colbertcountytourism.org http://www.pillowmakers.com http://www.jesseowensmuseum.org http://www.rtjgolf.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.blountoneontachamber.org http://www.cypresslakescountryclub.com http://www.blountoneontachamber.org http://www.lawrencealabama.com http://www.rtjgolf.com http://www.blountoneontachamber.org http://www.alabama.travel

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